How Clerks Can Meet the April DOJ Deadline

The Department of Justice’s new digital accessibility rule requires state and local governments to ensure public-facing web content and PDFs meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards. For many clerk offices, this includes agendas, packets, minutes, ordinances, and archived meeting documents.

With deadlines quickly approaching now is the time to assess your processes and put a practical plan in place.

• April 24, 2026 for entities serving populations of 50,000 or more
• April 24, 2027 for smaller communities and special districts

This educational webinar is designed specifically for municipal clerks and records professionals who want clear, actionable guidance on what the rule requires, where the biggest risks exist, and how to create a defensible compliance strategy without overwhelming staff.

Why This Matters for Clerks

Clerks are often the stewards of a municipality’s most visible public records. Accessibility is no longer just a best practice it is a legal requirement tied directly to transparency, public trust, and litigation risk.

Manual packet assembly, scanned PDFs, and disconnected publishing systems can create compliance exposure. Modernizing your workflow not only supports accessibility but can also save time, reduce duplication, and improve service to residents.

What You’ll Learn

• What the DOJ rule requires for public-facing PDFs and meeting materials
• How WCAG 2.1 Level AA applies to agendas, packets, minutes, and ordinances
• How to address common accessibility gaps with Agenda Accessibility and Translation, Powered by DocAccess
• A step-by-step DOJ readiness plan tailored to clerk offices

Join us to gain clarity on what the DOJ deadline means for your office and walk away with a practical plan you can implement immediately.

Register today to ensure your community is prepared and learn how to build a more accessible, efficient agenda and meeting management process.

Reserve your spot now